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Attractive 1857-C Half Eagle, AU50

1857-C $5 AU50 PCGS. Variety 1 as always for the 1857-C half eagle. It appears that a single die pair remained in service for the entire 31,360 coin mintage of the issue. An attractive AU example, this piece is finer than the majority of survivors. Traces of iridescent toning are visible over light yellow surfaces. Both sides exhibit minor grade-consistent abrasions.(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25V3, PCGS# 8272, GSID# 9022)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 31,360


Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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Auction Info

Auction Dates
Jul-Aug, 2009
31st-2nd Friday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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